I have never liked protein drinks. Since my bariatric surgery, I have had to get somewhere around 75-80 grams of protein per day in my diet. A protein shake is the easy way to get…
Posts Published by Tom Bilcze
DIY: Tips on Starting a Support Group
Finding and actively participating in weight loss support groups can make a bariatric patient’s post-op life much more rewarding and successful. Being active in forums, browsing web sites and following your surgeon’s guidelines get you…
Meet the Blogger: Gloria Samuels from Banded Living
Today I am interviewing Gloria Samuels from Banded Living. Gloria and Sandi Henderson are the web mistresses of BandedLiving.com, a comprehensive web site for people exploring Lap Band surgery or living life as a Lap…
Are you struggling in your weight loss journey?
In the cycling world, the 1989 Tour De France victory by Greg LeMond is legendary. In 1987 this star cyclist was seriously injured in a hunting accident. He required extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy. He…
Will I be a successful bariatric patient at five years?
In 2005 I suffered a heart attack, underwent triple cardiac bypass surgery, and regained my strength through cardiac rehab. This heart attack made me aware of the fragility of life and altered the way I…
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
I have been a fan of Robert Schuller, the televangelist and retired pastor of the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. Rev. Schuller speaks quite a bit on the power of positive thinking and has…
Crossing Mountains, Chasing Rivers
In my March 3, 2011 post, Quest for self confidence where x never marks the spot, I introduced my blog readers to my summer cycling journey from Pittsburgh to Annapolis. I am joining my weight…
The power of weight loss surgery support networks
I believe in support networks. In my work life, I actively participate in software user groups. I have been involved in several community activist groups. I have learned from this involvement that the power of…